IN THE HATCH BY MICHAEL MECHAN Toys of Summer
SEACRUISER $449 |
www.select-kayaks.com
The Seacruiser is a lightweight, carbon fiber paddle designed for low angle touring. We tested the bent shaft, full carbon version with Select’s Vario S-Lock adjustment system. The adaptable ferrule allows users to customize the paddle’s length within a 10-centimeter range and select their preferred feather angle. We passed our 210–220-centimeter demo around the Adventure Kayak offices and found it fit every paddler and boat. Despite the added weight of the hex key-operated adjustment system, the Seacruiser paddles comfortably and efficiently.
WINDPADDLE SAILS
ADVENTURE $170 US
www.windpaddle.com
WindPaddle makes some of the most versatile and paddler- friendly sails available. The 42-inch-diameter Adventure clips to any boat quickly and easily and uses a basic steering line so your hands are free to rudder and brace with your paddle. Its design keeps wind forces low, making it easy to deploy, stable and a lot less likely to pull you over, even in winds up to 30 knots. With a bit of practice, the Adventure can be folded to one-eighth its full size for easy storage beneath your deck bungees.
STOHLQUIST
BURNOUT RASHGUARDS $35–$40 US
www.stohlquist.com
New for the 2011 paddling season, Stohlquist has released a line of stylish rashguards. The BurnOUT is available in long-
and short-sleeved options with an athletic fit and funky graphics—flowers for the ladies, tribal inspired designs for the gents. The tops are rated UPF 50+ for maximum sun protection and feature durable stitch construction to avoid premature wear at the seams. Heads, arms and legs sold separately.
BLUEWATER KAYAK WORKS
STICK HOLSTER $30 US
www.bluewaterkayakworks.com
This clever setup is designed to keep your spare paddle where it belongs—on your deck, within easy reach of the cockpit. Attached via the decklines, the holster’s low profile design is secure and fits both Greenland and Euro-style two-piece paddles. The kit also includes a sheet of Yak Armor to protect your deck’s finish from abrasion.
DIGITAL EXTRA: Click here to watch a video about the gear.
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Award winning design, made in Canada quality, patented comfort and attention to detail goes into making every Salus PFD. These things are best appreciated on the water, when you are thinking about them the least and enjoying your adventure the most.
SALUS. Live the adventure.
salusmarine.com
STAY COOL AND SAFE WITH THIS CLEVER GEAR SELECT PADDLES
We’re pretty sure he’s not thinking about his PFD right now.
PHOTO: RICK MATTHEWS
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